Radiator: Service and Repair

Radiator

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Refractometer (T10007)

• Adapter (V.A.G 1274/8)

• Drip Tray (V.A.G 1306)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Spring Type Clip Pliers (VAS 5024A)

• Cooling System Charge Unit (VAS 6096)

Removing

- Remove the noise insulation.

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Bring the lock carrier into the service position. Radiator Support

- Drain the coolant. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.

- Disconnect all coolant hoses from the radiator.

- Remove the fan shroud with fans. Refer to => [ Fan Shroud and Fans ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - from the radiator brackets.






- Swing radiator slightly toward the rear.

- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) condenser bolts - 2 -.

- Remove the side bolt - arrow - for the condenser from the radiator.






- Lift the radiator up and out.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• When installing a new radiator, the old coolant must NOT be reused.

- Fill the cooling system. Refer to => [ Draining and Filling ] Draining and Filling.